In essence, these actions seek to restore dignity to work. Every worker deserves a predictable schedule, something stable enough to plan their life, care for their family, and be present for those who depend on them,» affirmed Mayor Mamdani, who with this announcement kicked off the Mayor's Week Against Corruption and Waste. The Work Schedule Law guarantees predictable schedules and protections for fast food and retail workers, and the Protected Time Off Law guarantees that workers have access to paid and unpaid leave for illness, family care, and other needs. The Dunkin’ and Taco Bell franchise will pay 1.5 million for violating workers' rights. This article was first published in La Verdad Panamá. The city of New York announced this Tuesday an agreement with Salz Management, a franchise of Dunkin’ and Taco Bell, by which it will pay more than 1.5 million dollars for violations of the Work Schedule Law, which requires that workers be informed of their schedule in advance. In addition to this financial compensation for more than 760 workers, the company will pay more than 155,000 dollars in fines and court costs to the city. The announcement was made at a press conference by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani while eating and drinking products from Taco Bell and Dunkin’. Meanwhile, the well-known clothing store Theory will pay in restitution more than 277,000 dollars to more than 60 workers and more than 21,000 dollars in fines. In two Manhattan branches, the company did not provide schedules in advance, did not obtain consent for overtime, and did not properly notify of shift cancellations. After receiving complaints from workers, the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) conducted an investigation that revealed violations of the Work Schedule Law in 24 locations in Manhattan and Queens, including the failure to provide schedules, lack of employee authorization for schedule changes, and the non-payment of bonuses, as required by law. «The agreements reached today go beyond financial compensation for New York workers, although that relief is important».
